Eric D. Novak Labor & Employment Proskauer Rose New Orleans, LA

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Professional Biography

Eric Novak is an associate in the Labor & Employment Law Department and a member of the Employment Litigation & Arbitration Group.

Eric received his J.D. from Tulane Law School, where he was a recipient of the Jackson-Ryan Pro Bono Advocate Award and a member of the American Inn of Court, Tulane Law Chapter. While in law school, he served as a judicial extern to the Honorable James L. Dennis at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the Honorable Sarah S. Vance and the Honorable Nannette Jolivette Brown, both at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Prior to law school, Eric served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer, teaching English in Azerbaijan.

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Labor & Employment
Employment Litigation & Arbitration

More Legal and Business Bylines From Eric D. Novak

NLRB Takes One Step Closer to Expanding The Possible Damages Awarded to Employees Fired in Violation of the Act - (Posted On Wednesday, November 17, 2021)
New York’s Whistleblower Protection Law Is Dramatically Expanded - (Posted On Wednesday, November 10, 2021)
Louisiana Enacts Workplace Protections for Employees Disabled due to Pregnancy and Limits the Use of Criminal Background Checks in Hiring - (Posted On Wednesday, September 15, 2021)
Pennsylvania Employers Must Pay for Time Spent in Security Screenings - (Posted On Tuesday, August 03, 2021)
Business Groups Challenge Biden Administration’s Delay of Trump-era Independent Contractor Rule - (Posted On Wednesday, March 31, 2021)
Once Again, the House Passes “Protect the Right to Organize Act,” Sending Bill to Senate - (Posted On Wednesday, March 10, 2021)
Louisiana Expands Scope of Non-Competes Law to Include Partners, Shareholders and LLC Members - (Posted On Friday, September 04, 2020)
NLRB Establishes Bright-Line Test Denying Jurisdiction over Religious Educational Institutions - (Posted On Thursday, June 11, 2020)
NLRB Redefines “Solicitation,” Broadening Conduct that may be Considered Unprotected - (Posted On Wednesday, June 03, 2020)
U.S. Fifth Circuit Clarifies Position: Later-Verified Charge Can Relate Back To Filing Date - (Posted On Tuesday, April 14, 2020)

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The National Law Review recognized Proskauer’s Government Contractor Compliance Practice Group as a 2021 Go-To Thought Leader for their news and analysis regarding compliance with regulations from the OFCCP or state-level entities throughout the year. Regular contributors include Guy Brenner, Megan Childs, Allan S. Bloom, Abigail Rosenblum, Eric D. Novak, Edward S. Kornreich, Caroline L. Guensberg, Kate Gold, Colleen Hart and Michelle L. Lappen. The COVID-19 pandemic raised many employment-related questions, especially when it comes to vaccination and mask workplace policies for government employees and contractors. Proskauer’s Government Contractor Compliance and Regulatory Update Blog provided thorough insights regarding labor and workplace laws impacting government contractors during these uncertain times.